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  • Coils: The Most Important Part of Your System You Didn’t Know About
    12 July 2019

    Coils: The Most Important Part of Your System You Didn’t Know About

    You may not know much about HVAC system components, but you probably at least know the basics. Heat pumps, compressors, thermostats, drain lines, refrigerant, etc. But the most important part of your system are ones you don’t really see – coils. HVAC systems have 2 different types of coil in them that both play an ...

  • Making the Switch
    15 March 2019

    Making the Switch

    We’ve reached another awkward time of year. It’s still winter on the calendar, but the temps have been in the 60s and 70s. At night, it’s gotten back down into the 40s. Seems like the Groundhog we all look to for meteorological predictions in February was wrong about 6 more weeks of winter (shocker.. a ...

  • Mythbusters: HVAC Edition
    13 February 2019

    Mythbusters: HVAC Edition

    There are several old wives’ tales and myths that are taken for fact when it comes to home comfort. But, is there any truth to them at all? Let’s take a look at some of the common things people believe when it comes to heating and cooling their homes and bust up some myths. I ...

  • How Much is Your System Costing You?
    18 January 2019

    How Much is Your System Costing You?

    It’s no secret that an HVAC system is an investment very similar to a car. They come with a pricetag on them. Most of them (excluding the cost of labor and markup charged by your contractor) run anywhere between $2,500 and $5,000. So, it goes without saying, to most consumers, it is an investment that ...

  • A Nest Egg for You..
    04 January 2019

    A Nest Egg for You..

    It’s a growing trend.. The smart home industry began to take off in the early 2000’s when developments in technologies began to make home automation a more affordable and viable option for consumers. The industry has seen a steady increase over the last 2 years, and it is forecasted that by 2022, there will be ...

  • Ductless Heating: A Greener Solution for Difficult Spaces
    21 December 2018

    Ductless Heating: A Greener Solution for Difficult Spaces

    Sun rooms and add-ons to homes can make for a nice place to relax and read or create more space for you to store things, do laundry, entertain/accommodate guests, etc. But, most of the time, houses with such built on spaces struggle to keep heated or cooled efficiently. Even closing them off with a door ...

  • Brace yourselves.. Winter is Coming. Tips for Heating, Personal and Pet Safety during Winter Storms
    07 December 2018

    Brace yourselves.. Winter is Coming. Tips for Heating, Personal and Pet Safety during Winter Storms

      If you haven’t heard… Winter (weather) is coming. Here are some helpful tips for protecting yourself, your pets, and your HVAC equipment during the upcoming storm.   1) Make sure your heat pump does not have a leaky gutter above it, as drippings can freeze on top of and inside your pump, causing restricted airflow ...

  • Home Winterization: Tips and Tricks
    09 November 2018

    Home Winterization: Tips and Tricks

    Well, it took until the first week of November, but the first freeze of the season is coming this weekend here in the upstate of South Carolina. Temps are supposed to drop to lows in the upper 20s and low 30s all weekend. Makes you want to grab a heavy blanket and curl up with ...

  • Slipping through the cracks: Duct Leakage and Energy Efficiency
    02 November 2018

    Slipping through the cracks: Duct Leakage and Energy Efficiency

    As a kid, did you ever have your mom or dad get mad at you for leaving the door open or constantly running in and out? You may have heard this phrase: “What are you trying to do? Air condition the whole neighborhood? You’re letting all the air out!” Truth be told, many of us ...

  • Airflow Balancing: Tips and Tricks
    26 October 2018

    Airflow Balancing: Tips and Tricks

    Do you have some rooms in your house where the vents seem to barely blow out any air at all while others make you feel like you own elves, 8 reindeer, and a sleigh? If so, more than likely you have an unbalanced airflow problem. The most common cause of airflow problems in home HVAC ...